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+ | |quote = ''On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.'' |
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+ | |speaker = Satoru Iwata |
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| name = Satoru Iwata |
| name = Satoru Iwata |
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+ | | caption1 = Satoru Iwata. |
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+ | | born = {{birth date|1959|12|6}}<br>Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture, [[Japan]] |
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+ | | died = {{death date and age|2015|7|11|1959|12|6}}<br>Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, [[Japan]] |
+ | | firstgame = ''[[Super Billiards]]'' |
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− | | firstgame = ''[[Super Billiards]]''|company = [[HAL Laboratory]] (1982-2000)<br>[[Nintendo]] (2000-2015)|university = Tokyo Institute of Technology|position = 4th President and CEO of Nintendo|latestgame = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''}} |
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+ | |company = [[HAL Laboratory]] (1982-2000)<br>[[Nintendo]] (2000-2015) |
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+ | |university = Tokyo Institute of Technology |
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+ | |position = 4th President and CEO of Nintendo |
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+ | |latestgame = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' |
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+ | }} |
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+ | [[File:Satoru Iwata.jpg|thumb|Satoru Iwata]] |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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⚫ | While studying computer science at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Iwata was one of several unpaid interns at Commodore Japan, assisting the subsidiary's general manager with technical and software development tasks. Upon graduation, he joined [[HAL]] in 1982 as a programmer and helped create major games such as [[Balloon Fight|''Balloon Fight'']], ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and [[EarthBound|''EarthBound'']]. In [[1993]], Iwata was promoted as the president of HAL Laboratory, at the request of [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]], then president of Nintendo. |
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⚫ | While studying computer science at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Iwata was one of several unpaid interns at Commodore Japan, assisting the subsidiary's general manager with technical and software development tasks. Upon graduation, he joined [[HAL]] in 1982 as a programmer and helped create major games such as [[Balloon Fight|''Balloon Fight'']], ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and [[EarthBound|''EarthBound'']]. In [[1993]], Iwata was promoted as the president of HAL Laboratory, at the request of [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]], then president of Nintendo. |
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In June 2000, he left HAL and joined Nintendo as the General Manager of the Corporate Planning Division. In this position, he helped Nintendo grow economically and as a result Hiroshi Yamauchi elected him as his successor in May 2002, becoming the 4th president of Nintendo and the first president of the company not related to the Yamauchi family. |
In June 2000, he left HAL and joined Nintendo as the General Manager of the Corporate Planning Division. In this position, he helped Nintendo grow economically and as a result Hiroshi Yamauchi elected him as his successor in May 2002, becoming the 4th president of Nintendo and the first president of the company not related to the Yamauchi family. |
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− | During his tenure as presient he saw the release of the [[Nintendo DS]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] systems, and he was also a significant part of Nintendo's transition into the "blue ocean" strategy, where the company would push the release of more casual and family-friendly titles (like the [[Touch Generations]] series) unlike what most rival companies did. Iwata also hosted a set of interviews with employees and game developers called [[Iwata Asks]], and he also hosted most of the [[Nintendo Direct]] presentations. |
+ | During his tenure as presient he saw the release of the [[Nintendo DS]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Wii U]] systems, and he was also a significant part of Nintendo's transition into the "blue ocean" strategy, where the company would push the release of more casual and family-friendly titles (like the [[Touch Generations]] series) unlike what most rival companies did. Iwata also hosted a set of interviews with employees and game developers called [[Iwata Asks]], and he also hosted most of the [[Nintendo Direct]] presentations. |
On April 24, [[2013]], Iwata announced at the year end shareholders meeting that he was taking the role of CEO of [[Nintendo of America]], alongside his duties and Global President. Former NOA CEO [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] was given the roll of Managing Director of NCL. |
On April 24, [[2013]], Iwata announced at the year end shareholders meeting that he was taking the role of CEO of [[Nintendo of America]], alongside his duties and Global President. Former NOA CEO [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] was given the roll of Managing Director of NCL. |
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− | In June 2014, |
+ | In June 2014, it was discovered that a tumor was growing within his [[wikipedia:Bile duct|bile duct]] and, from which, he had to undergo surgery. Although he recovered from the illness, he relapsed the following year and passed away due to complications on July 11, 2015. |
Upon his passing, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Genyo Takeda]] assumed temporarily the roles of Representative Directors of the company until [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] was elected as Iwata's successor on September 16, 2015. |
Upon his passing, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Genyo Takeda]] assumed temporarily the roles of Representative Directors of the company until [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] was elected as Iwata's successor on September 16, 2015. |
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==Games== |
==Games== |
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|''[[Joust]]'' |
|''[[Joust]]'' |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|Satoru Iwata's first game on the NES, although it wouldn't be released due to "various circumstances". |
|Satoru Iwata's first game on the NES, although it wouldn't be released due to "various circumstances". |
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|''[[Pinball]]'' (1984) |
|''[[Pinball]]'' (1984) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|First game Satoru Iwata worked on published by [[Nintendo]]. |
|First game Satoru Iwata worked on published by [[Nintendo]]. |
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|''[[Golf]]'' (1984) |
|''[[Golf]]'' (1984) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|''[[F-1 Race]]'' (1984) |
|''[[F-1 Race]]'' (1984) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|''[[Balloon Fight]]'' (1985) |
|''[[Balloon Fight]]'' (1985) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|''[[Mach Rider]]'' (1985) |
|''[[Mach Rider]]'' (1985) |
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+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|''[[Othello]]'' (1986) |
|''[[Othello]]'' (1986) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|Referred to as "S. Iwata". First credit as a producer |
|Referred to as "S. Iwata". First credit as a producer |
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|''[[Air Fortress]]'' (1987) |
|''[[Air Fortress]]'' (1987) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Producer, Technical Advisor |
|Producer, Technical Advisor |
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|''[[Eggerland: Meikyuu no Fukkatsu]]'' (1988) |
|''[[Eggerland: Meikyuu no Fukkatsu]]'' (1988) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Producer, Tool Creator |
|Producer, Tool Creator |
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|Referred to as "S. Iwata". The game was released as ''[[Adventures of Lolo]]'' in the west. |
|Referred to as "S. Iwata". The game was released as ''[[Adventures of Lolo]]'' in the west. |
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|''[[Rollerball]]'' (1988) |
|''[[Rollerball]]'' (1988) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Producer, Tools |
|Producer, Tools |
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|''[[Uchuu Keibitai SDF]]'' (1990) |
|''[[Uchuu Keibitai SDF]]'' (1990) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Technical Supervisor |
|Technical Supervisor |
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|''[[New Ghostbusters II]]'' (1990) |
|''[[New Ghostbusters II]]'' (1990) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Technical Supervisor |
|Technical Supervisor |
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|''[[HAL's Hole in One Golf]]'' (1991) |
|''[[HAL's Hole in One Golf]]'' (1991) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Programmer |
|Programmer |
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|''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' (1991) |
|''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' (1991) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Chief Programmer |
|Chief Programmer |
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|''[[Arcana]]'' (1992) |
|''[[Arcana]]'' (1992) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Technical Advisor |
|Technical Advisor |
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|''[[NCAA Basketball]]'' (1992) |
|''[[NCAA Basketball]]'' (1992) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Additional Programming |
|Additional Programming |
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|This title was developed in America. |
|This title was developed in America. |
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|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993) |
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993) |
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− | |[[NES]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|Contributed some programming also |
|Contributed some programming also |
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|''[[Vegas Stakes]]'' (1993) |
|''[[Vegas Stakes]]'' (1993) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''Vegas Stakes'' came out after Iwata became president of HAL, explaining why he was credited as Executive Producer. |
|''Vegas Stakes'' came out after Iwata became president of HAL, explaining why he was credited as Executive Producer. |
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|''[[Alcahest]]'' (1993) |
|''[[Alcahest]]'' (1993) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|Game published by [[Square]]. |
|Game published by [[Square]]. |
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|''[[Earthbound]]'' (1994) |
|''[[Earthbound]]'' (1994) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Program Director, Programmer, Coproducer |
|Program Director, Programmer, Coproducer |
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|Reworked the program of the game after the development team faced difficulties |
|Reworked the program of the game after the development team faced difficulties |
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' (1994) |
|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' (1994) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996) |
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1]]'' (1997) |
|''[[Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1]]'' (1997) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' (1997) |
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' (1997) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Chief Producer |
|Chief Producer |
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|''[[Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' (1998) |
|''[[Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' (1998) |
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+ | |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] |
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− | |[[SNES]] |
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|Chief Producer |
|Chief Producer |
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|''[[Wave Race: Blue Storm]]'' (2001) |
|''[[Wave Race: Blue Storm]]'' (2001) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Special Thanks |
|Special Thanks |
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|Credited in the international release |
|Credited in the international release |
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|''[[Pokémon Party mini]]'' (2001) |
|''[[Pokémon Party mini]]'' (2001) |
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− | |[[Pokémon |
+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]'' (2001) |
|''[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]'' (2001) |
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− | |[[Pokémon |
+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Pokémon Pinball mini]]'' (2001) |
|''[[Pokémon Pinball mini]]'' (2001) |
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+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Pokémon Puzzle Collection]]'' (2001) |
|''[[Pokémon Puzzle Collection]]'' (2001) |
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− | |[[Pokémon |
+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' (2001) |
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' (2001) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Special thanks |
|Special thanks |
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|Extended credits as "Marketing Supervision". Also helped with programming the game so it could be released on schedule |
|Extended credits as "Marketing Supervision". Also helped with programming the game so it could be released on schedule |
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|''[[Pokémon Shock Tetris]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Pokémon Shock Tetris]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[Pokémon |
+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|Credited as Executive Producer in the Japanese release |
|Credited as Executive Producer in the Japanese release |
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|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|This is the first worldwide release where Satoru Iwata is Executive Producer as the president of Nintendo. |
|This is the first worldwide release where Satoru Iwata is Executive Producer as the president of Nintendo. |
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|''[[Pokémon Race mini]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Pokémon Race mini]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[Pokémon |
+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Producer |
|Producer |
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|''[[Animal Crossing]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Animal Crossing]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|Credited in the international release |
|Credited in the international release |
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|''[[Doshin the Giant]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Doshin the Giant]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|Credited in the international release |
|Credited in the international release |
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|''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|Credited alongside [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]] |
|Credited alongside [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]] |
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|''[[Togepi no Dai Bouken]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Togepi no Dai Bouken]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[Pokémon |
+ | |[[Pokémon Mini]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Mario Party 4]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Mario Party 4]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Metroid Prime]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Metroid Prime]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' (2002) |
|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'' (2002) |
|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'' (2002) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[GiFTPiA]]'' (2003) |
|''[[GiFTPiA]]'' (2003) |
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+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Wario World]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Wario World]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Animal Crossing e+]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Animal Crossing e+]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Pokémon Channel]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Pokémon Channel]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[F-Zero GX]]'' (2003) |
|''[[F-Zero GX]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' (2003) |
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash‼]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash‼]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
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|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Mario Party 5]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Mario Party 5]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition]]'' (2003) |
|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' (2003) |
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− | |[[GameCube]] |
+ | |[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
|Executive Producer |
|Executive Producer |
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|''[[1080° Avalanche]]'' (2003) |
|''[[1080° Avalanche]]'' (2003) |
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|''[[Donkey Konga]]'' (2003) |
|''[[Donkey Konga]]'' (2003) |
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|''[[Custom Robo: Battle Revolution]]'' (2004) |
|''[[Custom Robo: Battle Revolution]]'' (2004) |
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|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'' (2004) |
|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'' (2004) |
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|''[[Mario Party 6]]'' (2004) |
|''[[Mario Party 6]]'' (2004) |
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|''[[Chibi-Robo!: Plug Into Adventure!]]'' (2005) |
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|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' (2005) |
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|''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'' (2005) |
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|''[[Geist]]'' (2005) |
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|''[[Battalion Wars]]'' (2005) |
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|''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team]]'' (2005) |
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|Posthumous release. Credited alongside [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] |
|Posthumous release. Credited alongside [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
⚫ | *For [[Pokémon Stadium|''Pokémon Stadium'']], Iwata analyzed the original ''Pokemon'' games and developed the battle code in about a week without reference documents.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/3-Just-Being-President-Was-A-Waste-/3-Just-Being-President-Was-A-Waste--225951.html</ref> |
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⚫ | **It is referenced by an NPC named after [[Shigeki Morimoto]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]''. The NPC can be found in the in game [[Game Freak]] office on [[Akala Island]] and will only talk about Iwata if you previously transfered a Pokémon from the [[Virtual Console]] version of ''Pokémon Gold and Silver'' in your game via the [[Pokémon Bank]]. |
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*Iwata did the localization programming for [[Dragon Warrior|''Dragon Warrior'']]<ref>https://twitter.com/YujiHorii/status/620495404816203776</ref> |
*Iwata did the localization programming for [[Dragon Warrior|''Dragon Warrior'']]<ref>https://twitter.com/YujiHorii/status/620495404816203776</ref> |
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*A picture of Iwata was used among along with [[Olimar]], some [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] and [[Villager]] on the demo of [[Stage Debut|''Stage Debut'']], an unreleased project.[[File:Iwata.png|thumb|right]] |
*A picture of Iwata was used among along with [[Olimar]], some [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] and [[Villager]] on the demo of [[Stage Debut|''Stage Debut'']], an unreleased project.[[File:Iwata.png|thumb|right]] |
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− | *In the ending screen of [[Star Fox Zero|''Star Fox Zero'']], the following tribute to Iwata can be read: |
+ | *In the ending screen of [[Star Fox Zero|''Star Fox Zero'']], the following tribute to Iwata can be read: "''This game is dedicated to our wingman who fell in battle.''" |
*In the [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'']], the place called [[Satori Mountain]] and the spirit named the [[Lord of the Mountain]] are assumed to be tributes to the late president. |
*In the [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'']], the place called [[Satori Mountain]] and the spirit named the [[Lord of the Mountain]] are assumed to be tributes to the late president. |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | *[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/ Iwata Asks main site] |
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+ | *[[wikipedia:Satoru Iwata|Article on Wikipedia]] |
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Satoru Iwata (JP) (December 6, 1959 - July 11, 2015) was the 4th president and CEO of Nintendo from 2002 until his death in 2015. Prior to this he worked at HAL Laboratory as a programmer, and he served as president of that company between 1993 and 1999.
Biography
While studying computer science at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Iwata was one of several unpaid interns at Commodore Japan, assisting the subsidiary's general manager with technical and software development tasks. Upon graduation, he joined HAL in 1982 as a programmer and helped create major games such as Balloon Fight, Kirby's Dream Land, and EarthBound. In 1993, Iwata was promoted as the president of HAL Laboratory, at the request of Hiroshi Yamauchi, then president of Nintendo.
In June 2000, he left HAL and joined Nintendo as the General Manager of the Corporate Planning Division. In this position, he helped Nintendo grow economically and as a result Hiroshi Yamauchi elected him as his successor in May 2002, becoming the 4th president of Nintendo and the first president of the company not related to the Yamauchi family.
During his tenure as presient he saw the release of the Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U systems, and he was also a significant part of Nintendo's transition into the "blue ocean" strategy, where the company would push the release of more casual and family-friendly titles (like the Touch Generations series) unlike what most rival companies did. Iwata also hosted a set of interviews with employees and game developers called Iwata Asks, and he also hosted most of the Nintendo Direct presentations.
On April 24, 2013, Iwata announced at the year end shareholders meeting that he was taking the role of CEO of Nintendo of America, alongside his duties and Global President. Former NOA CEO Tatsumi Kimishima was given the roll of Managing Director of NCL.
In June 2014, it was discovered that a tumor was growing within his bile duct and, from which, he had to undergo surgery. Although he recovered from the illness, he relapsed the following year and passed away due to complications on July 11, 2015.
Upon his passing, Shigeru Miyamoto and Genyo Takeda assumed temporarily the roles of Representative Directors of the company until Tatsumi Kimishima was elected as Iwata's successor on September 16, 2015.
Games
Video game | System | Role | Other info |
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Star Battle (1981) | Commodore Vic-20 | Creator[1] | Based on Galaxian, which Commodore had the license to, but only for Japan. It was taken off the market because of this, so it's a little tough to find. |
Super Billiards (1983) | MSX | Creator | Satoru Iwata's role is unclear in this game. In the credits it simply says "by Satoru Iwata" and the two other men who were involved. |
Joust | NES | Programmer | Satoru Iwata's first game on the NES, although it wouldn't be released due to "various circumstances". |
Pinball (1984) | NES | Programmer | First game Satoru Iwata worked on published by Nintendo. |
Golf (1984) | NES | Programmer | |
F-1 Race (1984) | NES | Programmer | |
Balloon Fight (1985) | NES | Programmer | |
Mach Rider (1985) | NES | Programmer | |
Othello (1986) | NES | Producer | Referred to as "S. Iwata". First credit as a producer |
Gall Force: Eternal Story (1986) | Famicom Disk System | Executive Producer, Assistant Programmer, Technical Consultant, Ending Animator | First credit as an Executive Producer |
Eggerland (1987) | Famicom Disk System | Producer | |
Famicom Golf: Japan Course (1987) | Famicom Disk System | Programmer | |
Famicom Golf: U.S. Course (1987) | Famicom Disk System | Programmer | |
Air Fortress (1987) | NES | Producer, Technical Advisor | |
Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race (1987) | Famicom Disk System | Programmer | |
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (1988) | Famicom Disk System | Programmer | Credited as Wahyo Iwata |
Eggerland: Meikyuu no Fukkatsu (1988) | NES | Producer, Tool Creator | Referred to as "S. Iwata". The game was released as Adventures of Lolo in the west. |
Rollerball (1988) | NES | Producer, Tools | |
Shangai (1989) | Game Boy | Producer, Programmer | |
Uchuu Keibitai SDF (1990) | NES | Technical Supervisor | |
New Ghostbusters II (1990) | NES | Technical Supervisor | |
HAL's Hole in One Golf (1991) | SNES | Programmer | |
NES Open Tournament Golf (1991) | NES | Chief Programmer | |
Arcana (1992) | SNES | Technical Advisor | |
NCAA Basketball (1992) | SNES | Additional Programming | This title was developed in America. |
Kirby's Adventure (1993) | NES | Producer | Contributed some programming also |
Vegas Stakes (1993) | SNES | Executive Producer | Vegas Stakes came out after Iwata became president of HAL, explaining why he was credited as Executive Producer. |
Kirby's Pinball Land (1993) | Game Boy | Producer | |
Alcahest (1993) | SNES | Executive Producer | Game published by Square. |
Adventures of Lolo (1994) | Game Boy | Executive Producer | |
Earthbound (1994) | SNES | Program Director, Programmer, Coproducer | Reworked the program of the game after the development team faced difficulties |
Kirby's Dream Course (1994) | SNES | Producer | |
Kirby's Dream Land 2 (1995) | Game Boy | Producer | |
Vegas Stakes (1995) | Game Boy | Executive Producer | |
Kirby Super Star (1996) | SNES | Producer | |
Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1 (1997) | SNES | Producer | |
Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997) | SNES | Chief Producer | |
Kirby's Star Stacker (1998) | SNES | Chief Producer | |
Pocket Monsters Stadium (1998) | Nintendo 64 | Producer | Also helped reprogramming the battle code in a week[2] |
Pokémon Red and Blue (1998) | Game Boy | Special Thanks | Credited in the international version of the games |
Hey You, Pikachu! (1998) | Nintendo 64 | Special Thanks | |
Super Smash Bros. (1999) | Nintendo 64 | Producer | Extended credits as "Negotiation Chief; Computer Player, Test Version Programming; Program Support". Helped Masahiro Sakurai programming the prototype of the game |
Pokémon Snap (1999) | Nintendo 64 | Producer | |
Pokémon Pinball (1999) | Game Boy Color | Producer | |
Pokémon Stadium (1999) | Nintendo 64 | Producer | |
Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) | Game Boy | Special Thanks | Created the compression tools that allowed Game Freak to fit the Kanto region in the game |
Custom Robo (1999) | Nintendo 64 | Special Thanks | |
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000) | Nintendo 64 | Supervisor | |
Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1 Ketteihan (2000) | Nintendo 64 | Producer | |
EarthBound 64 | Nintendo 64 | Producer | Canceled title |
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble (2000) | Game Boy Color | Special Thanks | |
Pokémon Puzzle League (2000) | Nintendo 64 | Special Thanks | |
Pokémon Crystal (2000) | Game Boy Color | Producer | First title as a Nintendo employee |
Pokémon Stadium 2 (2000) | Nintendo 64 | Producer | |
Chee-Chai Alien (2000) | Game Boy Color | Nintendo | Support staff for Creatures |
Wave Race: Blue Storm (2001) | GameCube | Special Thanks | Credited in the international release |
Pokémon Party mini (2001) | Pokémon Mini | Producer | |
Pokémon Zany Cards (2001) | Pokémon Mini | Producer | |
Pokémon Pinball mini (2001) | Pokémon Mini | Producer | |
Pokémon Puzzle Collection (2001) | Pokémon Mini | Producer | |
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001) | GameCube | Special thanks | Extended credits as "Marketing Supervision". Also helped with programming the game so it could be released on schedule |
Pokémon Shock Tetris (2002) | Pokémon Mini | Producer | |
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (2002) | GameCube | Producer | Credited as Executive Producer in the Japanese release |
Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Supervisor | |
Super Mario Sunshine (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | This is the first worldwide release where Satoru Iwata is Executive Producer as the president of Nintendo. |
Pokémon Race mini (2002) | Pokémon Mini | Producer | |
Custom Robo GX (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Special Thanks | |
Pichu Bros. mini (2002) | Pokémon mini | Executive Producer | |
Balloon Fight-e (2002) | e-Reader | Executive Producer | |
Animal Crossing (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | Credited in the international release |
Machop at Work (2002) | e-Reader | Executive Producer | |
Kingler's Day (2002) | e-Reader | Executive Producer | |
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Doshin the Giant (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | Credited in the international release |
Star Fox Adventures (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Hiroshi Yamauchi |
Togepi no Dai Bouken (2002) | Pokémon Mini | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 4 (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Game & Watch Gallery 4 (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite! (2002) | Game Boy Color | Executive Producer | Credited in the international release |
Ice Climber-e (2002) | e-Reader | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Fusion (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Prime (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (2002) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Nintendo Puzzle Collection (2002) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party-e (2003) | e-Reader | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | Credited in the international release |
Fire Emblem (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
GiFTPiA (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong Country (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Wario World (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Animal Crossing e+ (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Kirby Air Ride (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Channel (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
F-Zero GX (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Densetsu no Starfy 2 (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Kart: Double Dash‼ (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 5 (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Colosseum (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
F-Zero: GP Legend (2003) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
1080° Avalanche (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Konga (2003) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Metroid: Zero Mission (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Custom Robo: Battle Revolution (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Mario Golf: Advance Tour (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Pikmin 2 (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong Country 2 (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Konga 2 (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Densetsu no Starfy 3 (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Mario Pinball Land (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Emerald (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare Twisted! (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
F-Zero Climax (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Mario Power Tennis (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 6 (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario 64 DS (2004) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare Touched! (2004) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Dash (2004) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Daigasso! Band Brothers (2004) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Polarium (2004) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Ridge Racer DS (2004) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy (2004) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat (2004) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party Advance (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Yoshi Touch & Go (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
DK: King of Swing (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Star Fox Assault (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Play-Yan (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Trace Memory (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Sennen Kazoku (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Konga 3 (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Kirby Canvas Curse (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Yakuman DS (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Electroplankton (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Nintendogs (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
The Tower SP (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Nonono Puzzle Chalien (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Rakubiki Jiten DS (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Chibi-Robo!: Plug Into Adventure! (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Advance Wars: Dual Strike (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Big Brain Academy (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Mario Superstar Baseball (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Jump Super Stars (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinji Hatano |
Geist (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Dr. Mario & Puzzle League (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Mario Tennis: Power Tour (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Battalion Wars (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Drill Dozer (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Polarium Advance (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Super Princess Peach (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Trozei! (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Prime Pinball (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong Country 3 (2005) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 7 (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
True Swing Golf (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Kart DS (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team (2005) | Nintendo DS/Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario Strikers (2005) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Animal Crossing: Wild World (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Tottoko Hamtaro Nazonazo Q: Kumonoue no? Shiro (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day (2005) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Baten Kaitos Origins (2006) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Magnetica (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Tetris DS (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Prime Hunters (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Ranger (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Odama (2006) | GameCube | Executive Producer | |
Densetsu no Starfy 4 (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten DS (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mother 3 (2006) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
New Super Mario Bros. (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Magical Starsign (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
bit Generations series (2006) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Shaberu! DS Cooking Navi (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Rhythm Tengoku (2006) | Game Boy Advance | Executive Producer | |
Star Fox Command (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Chosoju Mecha MG (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Freshly-Picked Tingle Rosy Rupeeland (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Custom Robo Arena (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Otona no Joshiki Ryoku Training DS (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Kirby: Squeak Squad (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Elite Beat Agents (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Yoshi's Island DS (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Master of Illusion (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Wii Sports (2006) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) | GameCube/Wii | Executive Producer | |
Excite Truck (2006) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Jump Ultimate Stars (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinji Hatano |
Wii Play (2006) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Kenkou Ouen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshuu (2006) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Wario: Master of Disguise (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Picross DS (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Jet Impulse (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Practise English (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Kurikin: Nano Island Story (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Super Paper Mario (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Planet Puzzle League (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario Strikers Charged (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 8 (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Sujin Taisen (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Chibi-Robo!: Park Patrol (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Face Training (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Slide Adventure MAGKID (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Endless Ocean (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
DK: Jungle Climber (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Theta (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinji Hatano |
Make 10: A Journey of Numbers (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
DS Bungaku Zenshu (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Battalion Wars 2 (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007) | Wii/Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party DS (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Link's Crossbow Training (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Wii Fit (2007) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero (2007) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Wii Chess (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Soma Bringer (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Minna no Joushiki Ryoku TV (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
DS Bimoji Training (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Dr. Mario Online Rx (2008) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
My Pokémon Ranch (2008) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Mario Kart Wii (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Fossil Fighters (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Magnetica Twist (2008) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Crosswords DS (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Glory of Heracles (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Super Sluggers (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Personal Trainer: Cooking (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Jam with the Band (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
The Legendary Starfy (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Wario Land: Shake It! (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Rhythm Heaven (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Captain Rainbow (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Platinum (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Kirby Super Star Ultra (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Disaster: Day of Crisis (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Art Style series (2008) | WiiWare/DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Wii Music (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Style Savvy (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Personal Trainer: Walking (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Animal Crossing: City Folk (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare: Snapped! (2008) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Bird and Beans (2008) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Paper Airplane Chase (2008) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Flipnote Studio (2008) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Dr. Mario Express (2008) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Brain Age Express: Math/Arts & Letters/Sudoku (2008) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Pikmin (2008) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
100 Classic Books (2008) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
DS Uranai Seikatsu (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Another Code: R - A Journey Into Lost Memories (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Metroid Prime (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Picross 3D (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Pikmin 2 (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Bonsai Barber (2009) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | Credited as "Estate Manager" |
Excitebots: Trick Racing (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
WarioWare: D.I.Y. (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Punch-Out!! (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Takt of Magic (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
New Play Control! Chibi-Robo! (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Rumble (2009) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Tomodachi Collection (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Wii Sports Resort (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Okaeri! Chibi Robo! Happy Richie Dai Souji (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (2009) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Irozuki Tingle no Koi no Balloon Trip (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Rock N' Roll Climber (2009) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Metroid Prime Trilogy (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Metal Torrent (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Art Academy (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Picturebook Games: The Royal Bluff (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Endless Ocean: Blue World (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Wii Fit Plus (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009) | Wii/Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Excitebike: World Rally (2009) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 (2009) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Trajectile (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (2009) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
A Kappa's Trail (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Photo Dojo (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Starship Defense (2009) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Last Window: The Secret of Cape West (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Zangeki no Reginleiv (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Aura-Aura Climber (2010) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Looksley's Line Up (2010) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Ando Kensaku (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
X-Scape (2010) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Xenoblade Chronicles (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Art Academy (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Line Attack Heroes (2010) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Metroid: Other M (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Black and White (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Flingsmash (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Fossil Fighters: Champions (2010) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Snowpack Park (2010) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
Mario Sports Mix (2010) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Fluidity (2010) | WiiWare | Executive Producer | |
The Last Story (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Nintendogs + Cats (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pilotwings Resort (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Steel Diver (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure (2011) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pandora's Tower (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Pokédex 3D (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
3D Classics series (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Wii Play: Motion (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Star Fox 64 3D (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Rhythm Heaven Fever (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Kirby Mass Attack (2011) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Rumble Blast (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pushmo (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition (2011) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario 3D Land (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011) | Wii/Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Mario Kart 7 (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Swapnote (2011) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Kiki Trick (2012) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Dillon's Rolling Western (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 9 (2012) | Wii | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinji Hatano |
Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Fire Emblem Awakening (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Tennis Open (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon: Black and White 2 (2012) | Nintendo DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Dream Radar (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Project Zero 2: Wii Edition (2012) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
Culdcept (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokédex 3D Pro (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Kirby's Dream Collection (2012) | Wii | Executive Producer | |
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Brain Age: Concentration Training (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Tokyo Crash Mobs (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
HarmoKnight (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Style Savvy: Trendsetters (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Crosswords Plus (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinya Takahashi |
Crashmo (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Nintendo Land (2012) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
SiNG Party (2012) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (2012) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Lego City Undercover (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Game & Wario (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Nintendoji (2013) | DSiWare | Executive Producer | |
Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Tomodachi Life (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Rumble U (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mii Force (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Flower Town (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Warrior's Way (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Monster Manor (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
New Super Luigi U (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Chibi-Robo!: Photo Finder (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pikmin 3 (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
The Wonderful 101 (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon X and Y (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Rayman Legends (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Credited in the Japanese localization |
Wii Party U (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinji Hatano |
Wii Fit U (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Daigasso! Band Brothers P (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Super Mario 3D World (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party: Island Tour (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Credited alongside Shinji Hatano |
Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre (2013) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Dr. Luigi (2013) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Trine 2: Director's Cut (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Credited in the Japanese localization |
Steel Diver: Sub Wars (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Fossil Fighters: Frontier (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Battle Trozei (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Yoshi's New Island (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Golf: World Tour (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario Kart 8 (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
The Band of Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Art Academy (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Pushmo World (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Kirby Fighters Deluxe (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Hyrule Warriors (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Credited in the international version |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U (2014) | Nintendo 3DS/Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Bayonetta 2 (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
BOXBOY! (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015) | Nintendo 3DS/Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Mario Party 10 (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Ultimate Angler (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Battleground Z (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
The Swapper (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Credited in the Japanese localization |
Pokémon Rumble World (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Credited in the inernational version |
Xenoblade Chronicles X (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Stretchmo (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Splatoon (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Rhythm Heaven Megamix (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Credited only in the Japanese version |
Fire Emblem Fates (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | |
Yoshi's Woolly World (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | |
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Devil's Third (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Real Dasshutsu Game x Nintendo 3DS (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Super Mario Maker (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Picross 3D: Round 2 (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Pokémon Picross (2015) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (2015) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Hyrule Warriors Legends (2016) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release. Credited in the international version |
Great Detective Pikachu (2016) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Star Fox Zero (2016) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Posthumous release. Credited alongside Tatsumi Kimishima |
Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release |
Metroid Prime: Federation Force (2016) | Nintendo 3DS | Executive Producer | Posthumous release. Credited alongside Tatsumi Kimishima |
Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016) | Wii U | Executive Producer | Posthumous release. Credited alongside Tatsumi Kimishima |
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) | Wii U/Nintendo Switch | Executive Producer | Posthumous release. Credited alongside Tatsumi Kimishima |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) | Nintendo Switch | Executive Producer | Posthumous release. Credited alongside Tatsumi Kimishima |
Trivia
- For Pokémon Stadium, Iwata analyzed the original Pokemon games and developed the battle code in about a week without reference documents.[3]
- For Pokémon Gold & Silver, Iwata generated compression tools that enabled the team to put Kanto in the game.
- It is referenced by an NPC named after Shigeki Morimoto in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The NPC can be found in the in game Game Freak office on Akala Island and will only talk about Iwata if you previously transfered a Pokémon from the Virtual Console version of Pokémon Gold and Silver in your game via the Pokémon Bank.
- For Super Smash Bros. Melee, while already being the General Manager of Corporate Planning at Nintendo, he spent the last couple weeks debugging the game so it would make it out to launch.
- Iwata did the localization programming for Dragon Warrior[4]
- A picture of Iwata was used among along with Olimar, some Pikmin and Villager on the demo of Stage Debut, an unreleased project.
- In the ending screen of Star Fox Zero, the following tribute to Iwata can be read: "This game is dedicated to our wingman who fell in battle."
- In the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the place called Satori Mountain and the spirit named the Lord of the Mountain are assumed to be tributes to the late president.
References
- ↑ https://tcrf.net/Star_Battle
- ↑ http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/pokemon/0/2
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/3-Just-Being-President-Was-A-Waste-/3-Just-Being-President-Was-A-Waste--225951.html
- ↑ https://twitter.com/YujiHorii/status/620495404816203776